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"A Republic if you can keep it" Benjamin Franklin
Democracy is hard work, pounding the pavement knocking on doors hard. It's called grassroots participation, Join Me

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GottaLaff, to random
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Worth emphasizing this, because most news outlets did not:

“Rep. Matt (R-Fla.) on Thursday ominously invoked Donald ’s call to far-right violent extremists while joining the former president at his criminal trial in New York.

“Standing back and standing by, Mr. President,” Gaetz wrote on social media, along with a photo of himself positioned behind Trump at his trial.”

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/matt-gaetz-stand-back-stand-by-proud-boys_n_66462d52e4b0dd63cd2ba653 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/stand-back-stand-matt-gaetz-174110101.html

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff @Wileymiller @tdwllms1

But then we miss Rep Jasmine Crockett utterly destroy MTG with an alliteration for the ages.

GottaLaff, to random
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Off to get my COVID shot. It's been months, so here we go.

Open House today too. Busy busy.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
FYI. There were no northern lights here in Vancouver last night. We walked down to the water to get a better look after 10 pm, NOTHING! There were a lot of people out looking too... disappointed 🤨

GottaLaff, to random
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Last night our real estate agent (also a friend, lives across the street) gave me THE most delicious mini-cake for Mother's Day.

I mean, deeeee-lish.

She also happens to be a top notch agent, so there's that.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
Fun fact: we're in Vancouver for our 50th anniversary. I want to stay!! It's the most beautiful city we've traveled to.

There's a big protest outside the hotel (Hyatt Regency)., Service employees, they're seeking higher pay. 💪
So, cool

GottaLaff, to random
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Word to the wise: Never look at your new passport photo.

You're welcome.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
Ahhhhhh, I looked !! 😝
I never learn

GottaLaff, to earthquake
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shakes U.S. East Coast
The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at a 4.8 magnitude.

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/earthquake-shakes-us-east-coast-rcna146575?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma&taid=66100cedab64640001762917

rainefish11,
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@Wileymiller @GottaLaff
4.8 is pretty decent. I don't like 4s. 3s earthquakes are doable.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff @Wileymiller

I'm from San Diego, and we rarely experienced large earthquakes.
But lived in Anaheim (I can't believe I'm admitting that) for 35yrs, and that's where I learned to be impressed with 4s. The Northridge one took down the giant A in Angel stadium. We lived 2 miles from there 🏆 💪
I knew an earthquake was coming when the cat, in lightening speed, ran up the stairs and under a bed.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff @Wileymiller

Shit.

QasimRashid, to random
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Literally took one 20 min phone call in which Biden demanded immediate ceasefire & threatened to cut off aid, & magically a border opens providing critical humanitarian aid to Gaza.

USA always had this leverage. Meanwhile 32K Palestinians killed. smh

Now let's enforce this ceasefire and ensure unlimited aid reaches starving Gazans.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/05/israel-reopen-erez-crossing-gaza-biden-warning-war-netanyahu-palestine?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

rainefish11,
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@QasimRashid
JFC! That's all I've been saying for months! JFC!

ZachWeinersmith, to random
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Was talking to an 11 year old and she wasn't familiar with cooties? Was it eradicated?

rainefish11,
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@ZachWeinersmith
Awww, gone the way of marbles and Jax.

GottaLaff, to legal
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via Anna Bower:

JUST IN: Judge DENIES ’s motion to dismiss the classified case based on the presidential records act.

In the same order, Judge Cannon also denies the special counse ’s request for a prompt ruling on jury instructions prior to trial.

She calls the special counsel's request "unprecedented and unjust."🤦🏻‍♀️

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24531793-cannon-deny-pra-mtd

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
One step forward, 3 steps back

GottaLaff, to random
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Again, thanks for the good wishes but we’re not moving yet. As I’ve said ad nauseam, that’s coming in a couple of months or so. 🤭

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
Moving is an extremely stressful experience. And we don't do it often enough to get "good at it," so to speak. Something good always comes up from the initial disappointments.
Believe me on this.💕💕

GottaLaff, to random
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👋🏼 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin has canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level delegation to protest Monday’s U.N. Security Council decision calling for an immediate cease-fire.

The resolution passed 14-0 after the U.S. decided not to use its veto power and instead abstained.

https://apnews.com/article/b7985fede65e5477aba2c8d2e62a6632

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff some good news. No great news!

GottaLaff, to random
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Reminder:

We’re still on the road, so I won’t be live-posting any Trump court proceedings today.

We arrive in Canada this afternoon, so yay!

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff 🤦‍♀️
Read.

GottaLaff, to random
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Personal update for those who are following my house saga:

Our twins and our agent saw the house. We FaceTimed from Oregon. 👎🏻 Big disappointment. We’ll explore more homes when we get to BC. Not expecting to buy anything this trip.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
Start manifesting. It might work

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
Oh, sorry. I guess I thought it was common knowledge. 🤣🤣 I'm cracking myself up.
My sister does some journaling manifesting some shit. I'm sorry, I don't listen to her. I think, blah, blah, blah, it really does work. ??

GottaLaff, to random
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Kate Middleton reveals she has cancer: Princess says she is undergoing chemotherapy and ‘getting stronger every day’

https://trib.al/vAewyqA

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
This is so sad. Cancer Sucks!

GottaLaff, to random
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Why yes, I am already packed, and yes, we did already walk Hammy.

I'm bursting out of my skin.

This could be a huge deal and an unusually lucky break on finding a house... or a total bust.🇨🇦

Let's concentrate on the lucky break part. We WILL make this happen, and the house WILL be as good as it seems in photos.

We'll know Saturday night. I'll post Sunday.

Til then, I'll post from the car when connection's poss. & from hotels.

I'M SO EXCITED.

🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
God, I am so nervous. I can't wait for an update....

GottaLaff, to random
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Sorry if I'm not replying. Busy!

We may put offer on a house in Canada that we have yet to see except in photos & vid.

Our kids are up there to see it Sat. when it lists for real, getting lots of interest, it will sell & we still need to drive up, which takes 3 days (we don't fly w Hammy), so we gotta move FAST.

Ack! No pressure, right?

FYI: Finding a house in Port Moody is needle/haystack, so it's crunch time. Our agent =🥇

No, we haven't sold ours yet.

We leave TOMORROW!

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
GOOD LUCK!! 😘

GottaLaff, (edited ) to legal
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1/…

has been unable to get bond for $464 million judgment, his lawyers say

In a filing to an appeals court, Trump's attorneys said getting the bond needed to halt proceedings while they appeal is a "practical impossibility." https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-unable-get-bond-464-million-judgment-lawyers-say-rcna143860

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff @Wileymiller
His rust bucket of a plane second! GOLF CLUBS 3rd. It drives me nuts that that treasonous ass is out enjoying the sunshine.

GottaLaff, (edited ) to random
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I'm seeing a lot of "Maybe it's time to move" replies in my feed.

If you're serious, here's what it took to move to Canada/get permanent residency:

https://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2024/01/im-moving-to-canada.html

https://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2024/01/im-moving-to-canada-part-two-how.html

I'll write a 3rd follow-up once we're there. These 2 posts seemed to have helped a lot of people, so I hope they help you too.

It's not easy, it's complicated, but even at our age, we achieved our goal.

ADDED: Please read before commenting. This keeps happening.

YES, I can vote US.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
Wow! Congrats on seeing your dream materialized. Especially after all those hoops you jumped thru. BC and especially Vancouver, is one of, no, it is the #1 favorite place we've loved the memories of, after 20+ years. Beautiful.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
Wow, upon further thought processing, we have to make another trip! Soon. Crazy that's it been 20yrs.

GottaLaff, to Virginia
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NBC News projects: Joe the wins Democratic Primary.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
They should just run the board. Everybody can go home.

GottaLaff, to random
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Time to walk Hammy.

See you if news breaks.

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff count on it 😎

GottaLaff, to random
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I'm getting offline early.

Long day, right?

If news breaks, I'll post it.

(And to those of you who see me reply later and say, "I thought you got offline"... I reply if I see a post, even after I get offline. Offline just means I'm not actively looking for news or convos)

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff 🤦‍♀️

GottaLaff, to Wisconsin
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BREAKING: Supreme Court won't order a new congressional map for the 2024 election, declining a request to reopen a previous case challenging the districts. Liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz did not take part in deciding the case. https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/wisconsin-redistricting-challenge-will/

rainefish11,
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@GottaLaff
WAIT! FUCK! She's the one we were excited about, right? She was going help to make changes
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